Friday, March 26, 2010

Ok, here's the story-- I'm so very flattered to have been contacted & interviewed for a feature on AdventureWoman.com. But after finally finishing answering the interview questions (some of them made me really think-- not surprising), now I can't decide which photo to send with it! I asked my main advisor (my sister) and she couldn't decide-- said to flip a coin (she's serious too btw, she's all about letting fate decide when you can't). For some (perhaps arbitrary?) reason, I always feel like *I* want to have made the decision... whatever, call it a personal hang-up or something.

So... it hit me that I could "release control" a bit, but rather than to a coin, I'd let the decision be made by a method I trust more-- you guys!

The brief back-story: The interview focuses on my being a whitewater raft guide and a nature photographer, and the adventures I've had and want to experience in the future. As such, Travel is a big player in the interview too.

So... these photos cover all those aspects. I want one that is interesting to viewers of course (a good "hook" to make you actually want to read the interview). But I also got hung-up thinking about the power of imagery and how that photo will "be what I am in the viewer's mind" long after the words are forgotten (I blame a college course for this--haha). So, it leaves me not knowing which to use! Rafting ones undoubtedly look more exciting, but I'm pursuing my photography as more of a career, and rafting part-time these days. So... hmm... I don't know!

You guys know a fair bit about me by now (especially those who have been around since the beginning of this lil blog)! So... I'm doing a short "poll" (today only-- need to turn this interview in) to see which YOU think would be best. THANK YOU in advance! :D

P.S. If you did not read this post-- please don't vote. I know that sounds harsh, but I want the deciding factors (the focus of the interview, what I'm debating, etc...) to be considered by those helping me make my decision. Thank you. :)

...OR, if you really want to vote, at least tell me you didn't read the post so I know it's just a vote on overall impression. :)

15 comments:

My favorite is the close up of you whitewater rafting! An action picture if you will! AdventureWoman.com looks like a great site! I'll have to check it out more closely later!Congrats on the interview!Michelle-

HI Kenna, These are all great shots - each depicting a different aspect of your adventurous spirit. However there are two that jumped out at me ... the first is the shot of you standing on the outcropping with the valley behind you. It is a powerful shot and seems to say "I think anything is possible". And the other one I liked was the light hearted shot of you up the signpole. It looks as though you are saying - I want to go everywhere. I favour the individual shots of you. And that is my two cents worth (Canadian dollars of course!).

Thank you all!! Looks like we have a couple "leaders" in the choice-- will see if a clear winner emerges & decide in the am. :)

Kathy-- You mentioned the top right photo was "kind of covered up by the other one." Yikes! My screen/browser definitely does not show me that (or I would definitely have fixed it)!! I go through lots of "fixing" after many of the posts anyway-- to try to get a good format out of it. I'm so glad you mentioned it, but wonder how I can solve things I don't see... hmmm... Checked it in Firefox and Safari, so that doesn't seem to be the problem. Wonder if it's browser or screen related??

Anyone else see photos covering others? Any ideas how I can see it too (and hopefully solve it?

Well-- there was one vote I couldn't be sure of (because of blog formatting differences) but it looks like it comes down to the 2 that my sister and I thought might be best for this as well (though we, too, had those "oh, but that one's good too... I don't know!" moments).

Anyway, it appears that your overall faves were the close up rafting pic and the "photographer on the rocks" pic (haha, pun unintentional!).

So... looks like I will have to flip that coin afterall! Oh the irony! ;)

And It's...

HAHA! "Photographer on the Rocks" (that's **NOT** really an official title for that photo--heheh- but let's you guys know which one I'm talking about).

THANK YOU ALL for the helpful input! Really appreciate that you care and take the time! Have a fuzzy fantastic weekend!! :D

Kenna- i hope i am not too late with my choice and yes, i DID readthe blog-my choices came down to #4 or #5; i eliminated #4 since itis a good pic of your face but seem to be more about the bottom of your feet(no offense meant)so my choice is #5 since it does show your face better (the article is about you) and whitewater;Congrats on the show and the article; mike

I like your selection! You are more brave than I to be 'on the rocks'!I don't usually go down the cookie aisle at the grocery store because I'm tempted to buy them! However, I needed crackers to go with my cheese for an event I was attending! The oreos were right next to the crackers and the next thing I knew they were in my cart!A special treat for me!Enjoy your day!

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I prefer not to be confined in boxes... whether physical or metaphorical. I don't want to be placed into some rigid category of who/what I am, and need time outside of physical walls as well. In "blogworld" I tried to check everyone's blogs every day, comment on the new posts, etc... But, I've realized that I need more time "off-line" than that allows.

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Who is Kenna?

My story's still being written... chapters include: photographer, whitewater raft guide, educator, traveler... all as a direct result of my life-long passion for the beauty of the outdoors.

Through my work and contribution back to our natural world, I endeavor to aid in the preservation of its splendor.
I contribute to International League of Conservation Photographers (ILCP), The WILD Foundation, and Blue Earth Alliance and am a member of several other eco-minded organizations as well.

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